Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What does it take to build a highly capable, combined military force?

In Part 1 of our Inside Look at Exercise Balikatan 2026, we go on the ground in the Philippines to see the alliance in action. Watch U.S., Philippine, and Japanese forces train together in live-fire and air assault operations across the Philippines. This annual exercise strengthens our alliances, improves interoperability, and demonstrates our shared commitment to regional peace.

🎥 Footage by: Sgt. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani & Sgt. Olivia Cowart, U.S. Army

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